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Crazies in Berkeley, Courage in Washington

Two weeks ago the Berkeley City Council provided additional aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States.

The Berkeley City Council voted 8 to 1 on Tuesday 29 January to inform the Marines "if recruiters choose to stay, they do so as uninvited and unwelcome guests." It was reported that "Berkeley officials also voted to give the radical protest group Code Pink space outside the recruitment office and urged them to 'impede, passively or actively' the work of Marine Corps recruiters."

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) joined Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) and others in supporting the Semper Fi Act of 2008, which would rescind any 2008 earmark funding intended for Berkeley, or any entity located within Berkeley, during the 2008 fiscal year. This money, currently estimated at more than $2 million, would be transferred to the United States Marine Corps to be used in the recruitment of Marines.

"The Berkeley City Council insulted our troops and offended people across the country. If the U.S. Marines are not good enough for Berkeley, neither are taxpayer dollars Congress would have sent there this year. That city closed its doors on the same individuals taking bullets on the front lines while fighting for the safety and freedom of families in Berkeley and throughout America," said Senator John Cornyn.

"The Semper Fi Act sends a strong message of disapproval--backed by tangible consequences--to the Berkeley City Council. It also shows support for the Marines whose selfless sacrifice is worthy of our admiration. I encourage all my Senate colleagues to support this legislation."